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The Cambridgeshire Holiday Orchestra Association (CHOA) was established in 1955 to support music enjoyment and music education in Cambridgeshire. We offer music courses in the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays for all children between the ages of 7 and 18.

CHOA is a charity under the Charities Commission (no. 286214) and is run and managed by a committee of volunteers. CHOA is self-financing, income being generated from course fees to cover course expenses, and is run on a non-profit basis. We occasionally receive donations which we use to sponsor visits by professional artists and professional concerts during the courses. If you know of anyone or business who would be interested in sponsoring us in return for publicity credits, please do contact us.

CHOA operates under the musical direction of Russell Keable, who has an established reputation as a conductor and composer.


Players Easter 2008

Summer Course 2010

The summer course will be held from August 23rd to August 27th at the University Concert Hall on West Road, and will be directed by Russell Keable. This summer we are introducing a second orchestra for players of Grade 4-6 standard. We are running the Djembe Drumming course again, as it was such a success at Easter (see below), jazz workshops, and 'extreme' percussion by Joby Burgess of ensemblebash. All in addition to the choirs, string groups, wind bands, recorders, gamelan and music games that have enduring popularity! For course information and booking forms click here.


Djembe Belleplate

Easter Course 2010

At Easter, as well as the usual array of choirs, bands and instrumental groups, we held courses on Djembe Drumming and Belleplates (right). Djembe drums are African drums that help young musicians develop rhythm and co-ordination. Belleplates are like hand-bells only lighter, which makes them easier for young players.


Holiday Orchestra T-shirt

Christmas Course 2009

The Christmas Course went with a swing, featuring innovative activities  in Jazz, Percussion and Scottish Bagpipes. Many thanks to Trevor Barlow, a seasoned tutor at Holiday Orchestra, who took on the role of Course Director for the first time. 


Parents' Feedback

Feedback from the Easter Course 2009

"It was great to see so many children involved in music-making - obviously enjoying themselves."

"Just to say how much my son, enjoyed the Easter holiday course. We are new to Holiday Orchestra and he came out so enthusiastic and happy."

Click here to read more.


Future Courses

Click here for all future course dates.

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